(R)-2-Amino-3-(6-nitro-1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid CAS 56937-50-9

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.56937-50-9
Molecular FormulaC11H11N3O4
Molecular Weight249.22 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(R)-2-Amino-3-(6-nitro-1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid CAS 56937-50-9 chemical structure

Description

(R)-2-Amino-3-(6-nitro-1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid (C11H11N3O4) contains an amino-acid-derived structure, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. It is notably hygroscopic, the carboxyl group imparts weak acidity; these physicochemical properties determine the optimal preparation and storage of its standard solutions. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.

CATO supplies (R)-2-Amino-3-(6-nitro-1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid (CAS 56937-50-9), a certified reference material (molecular formula C11H11N3O4, MW 249.22 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

This reference standard is suitable for quantitative analysis on major chromatographic platforms including HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, and GC-MS, serving as an external calibration standard or a system suitability test reference material.

CATO manufactures (R)-2-Amino-3-(6-nitro-1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid under ISO 17034:2016 accreditation with dual CNAS and ANAB accreditation. Each batch is characterized by orthogonal methods and supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA), ensuring metrological traceability.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC11H11N3O4
Molecular Weight249.22 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)8.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1973
Nitrogen Atoms3

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